Climate Change

ADB and Climate Change Mitigation

Most of the historical buildup of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere is the result of emissions from developed countries. However, while developing countries in Asia are still low GHG emitters in per capita terms, they are now the fastest growing source of new emissions.

Without increased and urgent GHG mitigation action in the region, reduction in global GHG emissions at the level necessary to prevent dangerous climate change will not be possible.

To mitigate climate change, ADB is addressing the main causes of emissions in the region.  The mitigation program consists of four core elements:

• Advancing energy efficiency and use of low-carbon energy sources
• Enabling sustainable transport policies and applying efficient systems
• Promoting improved urban sanitation and reduction of fugitive methane emissions
• Promoting sustainable land use and forestry

ADB is also providing access to innovative financing mechanisms to scale up investments in new and cleaner technologies.

Learn more about ADB's clean energy activities.

See also what ADB is doing to minimize its own corporate footprint.